Richwood
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Local offices in Richwood
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · Regional office
Helpline 2-1-1 Union County
Help here
- Community resource referralCall 2-1-1 to find local help with basic needs and community services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ohio211.org
Utilities · City office
Village of Richwood Water and Wastewater Department
153 North Franklin St., Richwood, OH 43344
Help here
- Water and sewer service and billingStart or stop water service, report a repair, or pay your water and sewer bill.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on richwoodohio.org
Local office · City office
Village of Richwood Administrative Offices
153 North Franklin St., Richwood, OH 43344
Help here
- Village administrationContact the village offices about local government services and records.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on richwoodohio.org
Older adults · Nonprofit
Richwood Civic Center
235 Grove St., Richwood, OH 43344
Help here
- Senior activities and supportJoin activities and events, or ask about services that help older adults live independently.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on richwoodciviccenter.org
Library · Regional office
Richwood-North Union Public Library
4 East Ottawa Street, Richwood, OH 43344
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use library resources, and take part in programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on richwoodlibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Richwood first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Overcomers Christian Center
30 miles from the center of Richwood4743 Karl Rd., Columbus, OH 43229
Hours
- Sat10 AM to 12 PM (2nd and 4th of the month)
Who can come: People in ZIP codes 43229, 43231, and 43085
What to bring: Photo ID required. No appointment needed.
Listed on columbus.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Clintonville-Beechwold Community Resources Center
31 miles from the center of Richwood14 W. Lakeview Ave., Columbus, OH 43202
Hours
- Tue12 PM to 3 PM
- Wed4 PM to 7 PM
- Thu12 PM to 3 PM
- Fri12 PM to 3 PM
Who can come: People in ZIP codes 43202, 43214, and 43224
What to bring: Photo ID and proof of address required
Listed on columbus.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Heart to Heart Food Pantry
33 miles from the center of Richwood1320 Cambridge Blvd., Columbus, OH 43212
Hours
- Tue9 AM to 12 PM
- Thu9 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: Anyone; no ZIP code limits
What to bring: No documents required
Listed on columbus.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Neighborhood Services, Inc.
33 miles from the center of Richwood1950 N. 4th St., Columbus, OH 43201
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 1 PM
- Tue10 AM to 1 PM
- Wed10 AM to 1 PM
- Thu10 AM to 1 PM
- Sun1 PM to 3 PM
Who can come: People in ZIP codes 43201, 43202, 43210, 43211, 43212, 43219, 43220, 43221, 43224, and 43229
What to bring: Scheduling opens one hour before service. Make appointments in person; first come, first served.
Listed on columbus.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
NNEMAP Food Pantry
34 miles from the center of Richwood677 E. 11th Ave., Columbus, OH 43211
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 12 PM
- Tue9 AM to 12 PM
- Wed9 AM to 12 PM
- Thu3 PM to 6 PM
Who can come: All ZIP codes
What to bring: ID and proof of address required
Listed on columbus.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
The Dream Center
34 miles from the center of Richwood38 W. Greenwood Ave., Columbus, OH 43201
Hours
- Tue9 AM to 12 PM
- Thu9 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: All ZIP codes
What to bring: ID preferred but not required
Listed on columbus.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Richwood
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Mid-Ohio Food Collective
3960 Brookham Dr., Grove City, OH 43123
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Bridges Community Action Partnership
232 N. Main Street, Suite G, Marysville, OH 43040
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Union County
Richwood is in Union County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Union County Department of Job and Family Services
940 London Avenue, Suite 1800, Marysville, OH 43040
Help here
- Public benefits and child careApply for food, cash, medical, and child care assistance.
- Child supportGet help establishing, collecting, or enforcing child support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on unioncountyohio.gov
State office · Regional office
Union County WIC Office
940 London Avenue, Suite 1100, Marysville, OH 43040
Help here
- WIC nutrition and food benefitsGet nutrition support and food benefits if you are pregnant or caring for a child under five.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on uchd.net
Local office · Nonprofit
HelpLine 2-1-1
678 Clymer Road, Marysville, OH 43040
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local help with basic needs and community services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on unioncounty211.org
Public health · County office
Union County Health Department
940 London Avenue, Suite 1100, Marysville, OH 43040
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health department for county public health services and information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on uchd.net
Courts and legal help · County office
Union County Law Library
128 South Main Street, Marysville, OH 43040
Help here
- Legal information and researchUse public legal research resources and get help locating information, but not legal advice.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on unioncountyohio.gov
Older adults · County office
Union County Senior Services
940 London Avenue, Suite 1800, Marysville, OH 43040
Help here
- Senior and caregiver supportAsk about in-home help, respite for caregivers, transportation, and other senior services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on unioncountyohio.gov
Ohio programs by kind of help
These are run by Ohio and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- Helpline 2-1-1 Union County
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 855-833-3696 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988